novelzi Chapter 670: The Heart Sword
Chapter 670: The Heart Sword
Chapter 670: The Heart Sword
Tang San shook his head and said, "We don't know either. We acquired this sword intent by chance in an ancient relic. The sword intent chose Mei Gongzi and has been with her ever since, only able to be activated through divine consciousness. However, the sword intent seems to be able to grow stronger with cultivation. Perhaps in the future, we might find the actual divine weapon."
The Sword Saint Demon Emperor sighed. "It must really be an extraordinary divine weapon. If you do find it, be sure to bring it to me so I can take a look at it. There are few things in this world that interest me anymore, but after taking a glimpse at the truth contained within this sword intent, I feel a strong urge. I think I understand what you meant by the sword being born from the heart. I presume you’d call that the Heart Sword.
"This Heart Sword requires first having a stable and resolute heart[1]. One must seek to have a clear conscience, which leads to a righteous heart. Only after having a righteous heart can one truly begin to comprehend the profound meaning of the Heart Sword. This has opened a new door for me, and perhaps the bottleneck that has limited me for many years might be challenged again. Thank you. Regardless of the outcome of your evaluation, I will ensure your safety."
Tang San took Mei Gongzi’s hand, and together they bowed to the Emperor. The fact that his promise had no ambiguity whatsoever made it clear that their goal had been achieved.
The Sword Saint Demon Emperor looked at Mei Gongzi and said, "Your talent is exceptional, and you have this divine sword intent protecting you. But if you wish to become an Emperor in the future, you must be prepared to slay an Emperor. Only by slaying one Emperor can another rise. Therefore, the greater your talent, the more pressure you may face in the future."
Mei Gongzi's heart tightened. The White Tiger Demon Emperor had said something similar. The number of Emperors was limited; it seemed that sixteen Emperors was the maximum on the Daemon Continent.
She instinctively looked at Tang San beside her, but Tang San remained calm, simply thanking the Sword Saint Demon Emperor.
The two of them bid farewell and left the Sword Saint Palace.
Mei Gongzi let out a slight breath, but her eyes showed undeniable worry. She had some confidence before coming to the Ancestral Court this second time. But after talking with the two Emperors, she now truly understood how difficult it would be to pass the evaluation and become the true master of Kali City successfully.
Moreover, she began to understand why Tang San had said that the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor would be their biggest challenge. Although the Sword Saint Demon Emperor hadn't explicitly stated it, the implication was clear: the one in charge of the Ancestral Court likely did not support them. And who was the one in charge? None other than the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor.
Tang San wrapped his arm around her waist, saying, "Don't worry about it too much. All you need to do now is focus on improving yourself. I'll handle everything else. I've already thought of measures to take. Even though I didn’t know the part about the Ancestral Court not allowing other races to become Emperors, it’s not something overly shocking."
Thus, the place Tang San was heading to now was the Adamant Sacred Mountain, where the Indestructible Adamant Nymph Emperor resided!
The Adamant Sacred Mountain was located in the northwest of the Ancestral Court. It was comparatively far from the center, which was clearly due to this Emperor's relatively low ranking.
The overall strength of the Solstice Empire was lower than that of the Empyrean Dominion, mainly due to the difference in the number of Emperors. With a deficit of two Emperors, the gap was naturally vast. If not for the extreme power of the Sunborne Nymph Emperor and the Earthshade Nymph Emperor as a pair, the Solstice Empire would have been comprehensively suppressed.
Of course, the nymphs didn't particularly fear the demons; despite being at war in a sense, the nymphs and demons were in the end two parties with shared interests. Another important factor was that the most powerful among the demons, the almighty Crystal Demon Emperor, was very old and could fall at any time. It rarely appeared and would not easily involve itself in the affairs of the Ancestral Court. This had allowed both sides to maintain a balanced state in the past centuries. Without the Crystal Demon Emperor, the demons, even with one more Emperor, might not necessarily gain the upper hand in their conflict with the nymphs.
Tang San disembarked from his carriage at the foot of the Adamant Sacred Mountain and looked up. He immediately felt a sense of overwhelming brightness.
Though the Adamant Sacred Mountain was located in a corner of the Ancestral Court, it could hardly be more visible. It radiated a brilliant golden light and it looked like an actual mountain of gold, emanating a sharp aura.
What was most peculiar were the powerful beings at the foot of the mountain, either waiting to climb or already ascending. At a glance, they were all bizarre and varied, entirely different from those who climbed the sacred mountains of the Demon Emperors.
Not far in front of Tang San was a being with a bloated figure resembling a large boulder. It was more or less oval, like an oversized potato, and after paying its fee, it was now "rolling" toward the Adamant Sacred Mountain. Tang San wasn’t sure where its legs were, or if it even had any. Another climber was pretty much a walking tree, with bark, branches, and all the trimmings.
All sorts of beings were present, truly a bizarre and varied spectacle.
This was the world of the nymphs! It was indeed strange. Tang San thought that if he had the opportunity in the future, he really should visit the nymphs’ territories to see what opportunities the Solstice Empire had to offer.
1. The original word used here is commonly used with the meaning of "making up one’s mind," i.e. being fully determined. ☜